Before the wildfire

The entire province is watching in disbelief as Fort McMurray burns and we are all scrambling to find out where we can help. Donations, volunteering etc. Please keep in mind that these fires are still burning and many others in Alberta and British Columbia are also burning. There may be others in need or soon to be evacuated.

The Government of Canada has a great website called “Get Prepared” and here you can find tips and help for all types of emergencies.

Check for, and remove, fire hazards in and around your home, such as dried out branches, leaves and debris.

Keep a good sprinkler in an accessible location.

Learn fire safety techniques and teach them to members of your family.

Have fire drills with your family on a regular basis.

Maintain first-aid supplies to treat the injured until help arrives.

Have an escape plan so that all members of the family know how to get out of the house quickly and safely.

Have a emergency plan so family members can contact each other in case they are separated during an evacuation.

Make sure all family members are familiar with the technique of “STOP, DROP, AND ROLL” in case of clothes catching on fire.

Make sure every floor and all sleeping areas have smoke detectors.

Consult with your local fire department about making your home fire-resistant.

If you are on a farm/ranch, sheltering livestock may be the wrong thing to do because a wildfire could trap animals inside, causing them to burn alive. Leaving animals unsheltered is preferable, or if time and personal safety permits, evacuation away from the danger zone should be considered.

If you see a wildfire approaching your home

If you see a fire approaching your home or community, report it immediately by dialing 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. If it is safe, and there is time before the fire arrives, you should take the following action:

Close all windows and doors in the house.

Cover vents, windows, and other openings of the house with duct tape and/or precut pieces of plywood.

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